Best Way to Send Money to Solomon Islands from USA (USD to SBD)

Sending money from USA to Solomon Islands: what today's data shows

RemitFinder compares 5 providers and 27 ways to send money from USA to Solomon Islands. The mid-market rate is SBD 8.0517 per USD. 1 provider has no-fee options. The fastest published delivery is instant.

🧭 What is the best way to send money to Solomon Islands from USA?

It depends on how you pay, how your recipient wants the money and how much you send. RemitFinder compares 5 providers offering 27 ways to send US Dollar (USD) to Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).

💰 Most SBD received today, by amount sent:

The same three providers lead at every amount shown.

At USD 1,000, the top three providers are Western Union, Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram, giving SBD 7,903.30, SBD 7,880.40 and SBD 7,797.79 respectively. SBD 105.51 separates Western Union in first place from MoneyGram in third.

🔀 Ways to receive, with the most received at USD 1,000:

Bank Account is the most widely offered way to receive, with 4 providers, followed by Cash Pickup (3). At USD 1,000, receiving in a Bank Account gets your recipient the most: up to SBD 7,903.30.

💱 How to get the best USD to SBD exchange rate?

The mid-market US Dollar to Solomon Islands Dollar rate today is SBD 8.0517 per USD. Providers add a markup to it, so compare the rate each one gives you, not the mid-market rate.

At that rate, USD 1,000 is SBD 8,051.70, and each 1% of markup costs about SBD 80.52.

• 📊 Rates run from SBD 7.1974 to SBD 7.9245 per USD across all amounts. The top three rates are from MoneyGram (SBD 7.9245 for transfers up to USD 1,000), Ria Money Transfer (SBD 7.92 for transfers of USD 100 to USD 5,000) and Western Union (SBD 7.9033).
• 📏 Typical markup: 1.84%. The median provider's best rate is 1.84% below the mid-market rate.
• 💳 How you pay rarely changes the rate. At USD 1,000, 3 of the 3 providers that offer more than one way to pay give the same rate whichever you choose. Payment methods differ mostly in their fees.

How your recipient gets the money changes the rate. The median provider's best rate is 1.64% below the mid-market rate for money received as Cash Pickup and 3.36% below it in a Bank Account.

💸 What is the cheapest way to send money to Solomon Islands from USA?

At USD 1,000, the three cheapest providers today are Western Union (paying by Debit Card, received in a Bank Account), Ria Money Transfer (paying from a Bank Account, received in a Bank Account) and MoneyGram (paying by Debit Card, received as Cash Pickup). With these providers, your recipient gets SBD 7,903.30, SBD 7,880.40 and SBD 7,797.79 respectively.

💸 Total cost (fee + exchange-rate markup) by amount:

The typical total cost is 4.84% at USD 200, 3.14% at USD 1,000 and 2.84% at USD 5,000, so larger transfers cost less.

Total cost is the fee plus the exchange-rate markup, as a share of the amount sent.

💳 Cheapest way to pay, at USD 1,000:

Paying by ACH has the lowest typical total cost at USD 1,000 (1.84%), and paying by Credit Card the highest (5.08%). On USD 1,000, that difference is worth about SBD 261 more to your recipient.

🏦 Cheapest way to receive, at USD 1,000:

Receiving as Cash Pickup has the lowest typical total cost at USD 1,000 (3.14%), and receiving in a Bank Account the highest (3.14%).

🔗 Cheapest pay and receive combinations, at USD 1,000:

The cheapest combination is paying by ACH, received in a Bank Account, with a typical total cost of 1.84%. The most expensive is paying from a Bank Account, received in a Bank Account, at 5.37%.

On USD 1,000, your recipient typically gets SBD 7,903.30 with the cheapest combination and SBD 7,621.20 with the most expensive: SBD 282.10 more with the cheapest combination.

Choosing well is worth SBD 741.89 more on USD 1,000. The most your recipient can get today is SBD 7,903.30, and the least is ≈ SBD 7,161.41.

• 🧮 Fixed fees weigh most on small transfers. A typical fixed fee of USD 8 is 4.00% of USD 200 but only 0.16% of USD 5,000.
• 🆓 1 provider charges no fee on some ways to send or some amounts: Western Union.

≈ marks amounts that include an estimated fee, where a provider does not publish its own.

🏦 How to send money from USA to Solomon Islands through a bank?

4 providers accept payment by Bank Transfer. Your recipient can receive the money in a Bank Account with 4 providers.

Bank Transfer or Card? At USD 1,000, the typical total cost is 1.84% paying by ACH, 3.14% paying by Debit Card, 3.75% paying from a Bank Account and 5.08% paying by Credit Card.

• ⏱️ Money typically arrives in a Bank Account in 2–4 days.
• 🧾 What you need: the recipient's full name, bank name and account number, plus the bank's code.

Find the bank code: SWIFT codes for banks in Solomon Islands.

⚡ How to send money from USA to Solomon Islands fast?

The fastest published delivery arrives instantly, with MoneyGram (Cash Pickup).

By the times providers publish, money can arrive instantly as Cash Pickup. Where no time is published, money typically arrives in a Bank Account in 2–4 days.

What speed costs. At USD 1,000, the cheapest way with a published delivery time within an hour is MoneyGram (paying by Debit Card, received as Cash Pickup), with a total cost of 3.18%. The cheapest way overall has a total cost of 1.84%, 1.34 percentage points less.

Delivery times are those providers publish, or typical times for the delivery method where they publish none. Actual times can vary with identity checks, bank cut-off times and public holidays.

🏆 Which are the best money transfer companies to send money to Solomon Islands from USA?

There's no single best company: it depends on the amount and how you send. These are today's standouts, each by a measured figure.

• 🥇 Western Union, Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram give your recipient the most on USD 1,000 today.
• 💱 MoneyGram, Ria Money Transfer and Western Union offer the highest exchange rates, from SBD 7.9033 to SBD 7.9245 per USD.
• 🔀 Ria Money Transfer offers the most ways to send (12), followed by Western Union (10) and MoneyGram (3).
• 💵 MoneyGram, Ria Money Transfer and Western Union offer Cash Pickup in Solomon Islands.
• 🆓 1 provider has no-fee options.
• ⚡ MoneyGram publishes the fastest delivery: instant.
• 🎁 2 providers have RemitFinder deals for this corridor.

📋 All 5 providers, by what your recipient gets for USD 1,000:

At USD 1,000, all 5 providers accept the transfer. Among them, your recipient gets between SBD 7,161.41 and SBD 7,903.30, and half of the providers give at least SBD 7,797.79.

Below are the details for each provider, in alphabetical order: its exchange rate, fees, ways to pay and receive, delivery times, limits and what your recipient gets.

MoneyGram USD to SBD exchange rate today

• 💱 MoneyGram's US Dollar to Solomon Islands Dollar exchange rate runs from SBD 7.9059 to SBD 7.9245 per USD. Its best rate applies to transfers up to USD 1,000 and is 1.58% below the mid-market rate.
• 💸 MoneyGram charges 3.5% + USD 4.99 (3% + USD 4.99 from USD 700, 2.5% + USD 4.99 from USD 1,500) when you pay by Credit Card and 0.75% + USD 4.74 (1% + USD 3.99 from USD 300, 1% + USD 5.99 from USD 700.01) when you pay by Debit Card or in Cash.
• 🏦 With MoneyGram, you pay by Credit Card, by Debit Card or in Cash, and your recipient gets the money as Cash Pickup.
• ⏱️ With MoneyGram, money arrives as Cash Pickup instantly.
• 📏 MoneyGram accepts up to USD 8,700 per transfer.
• 💰 On USD 1,000, your recipient gets SBD 7,797.79 with MoneyGram (paying by Debit Card, received as Cash Pickup).

OFX USD to SBD exchange rate today

• 💱 OFX's US Dollar to Solomon Islands Dollar exchange rate is SBD 7.1974 per USD, 10.61% below the mid-market rate.
• 💸 OFX's fee is not published for USD to SBD transfers, so amounts here include an estimated fee.
• 🏦 With OFX, you pay from a Bank Account, and your recipient gets the money in a Bank Account.
• ⏱️ With OFX, money arrives in a Bank Account typically in 2–4 days.
• 💰 On USD 1,000, your recipient gets about SBD 7,161.41 with OFX (paying from a Bank Account, received in a Bank Account).
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Remitly USD to SBD exchange rate today

• 💱 Remitly's US Dollar to Solomon Islands Dollar exchange rate is SBD 7.6595 per USD, 4.87% below the mid-market rate.
• 💸 Remitly's fee is not published for USD to SBD transfers, so amounts here include an estimated fee.
• 🏦 With Remitly, you pay from a Bank Account, and your recipient gets the money in a Bank Account.
• ⏱️ With Remitly, money arrives in a Bank Account typically in 2–4 days.
• 📏 Remitly accepts up to USD 20,000 per transfer.
• 💰 On USD 1,000, your recipient gets about SBD 7,621.20 with Remitly (paying from a Bank Account, received in a Bank Account).

Ria Money Transfer USD to SBD exchange rate today

• 💱 Ria Money Transfer's US Dollar to Solomon Islands Dollar exchange rate is SBD 7.92 per USD, 1.64% below the mid-market rate.
• 💸 Ria Money Transfer's fee depends on how you pay and how much you send.
• 🏦 With Ria Money Transfer, you pay from a Bank Account, by Credit Card, by Debit Card, with Google Pay, with Apple Pay or by PayNearMe, and your recipient gets the money in a Bank Account or as Cash Pickup.
• ⏱️ With Ria Money Transfer, money arrives in a Bank Account typically in 2–4 days and as Cash Pickup typically within 2 hours.
• 📏 Ria Money Transfer accepts USD 100 to USD 5,000 per transfer.
• 💰 On USD 1,000, your recipient gets SBD 7,880.40 with Ria Money Transfer (paying from a Bank Account, received in a Bank Account).

Western Union USD to SBD exchange rate today

• 💱 Western Union's US Dollar to Solomon Islands Dollar exchange rate is SBD 7.9033 per USD, 1.84% below the mid-market rate.
• 💸 Western Union charges 3% when you pay by Credit Card or with Google Pay and no fee when you pay by Debit Card, with Apple Pay or by ACH.
• 🏦 With Western Union, you pay by Credit Card, by Debit Card, with Google Pay, with Apple Pay or by ACH, and your recipient gets the money in a Bank Account or as Cash Pickup.
• ⏱️ With Western Union, money arrives in a Bank Account typically in 2–4 days and as Cash Pickup typically within 2 hours.
• 💰 On USD 1,000, your recipient gets SBD 7,903.30 with Western Union (paying by Debit Card, received in a Bank Account).
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Limits are those providers publish to RemitFinder. What you can actually send depends on the provider's checks, your account and the rules in both countries.

🪜 Step by step guide to send money from USA to Solomon Islands

1. Compare providers. RemitFinder lists 5 providers and 27 ways to send; the cards above rank them for your amount.
2. Choose how to pay. At USD 1,000, paying by ACH has the lowest typical total cost (1.84%).
3. Choose how your recipient gets the money. Bank Account (4 providers) or Cash Pickup (3 providers).
4. Check the limits. Published maximums start at USD 5,000 per transfer. What you can send also depends on the provider's checks and the rules in both countries.
5. Sign up and verify your identity. Providers need ID before your first transfer.
6. Add your recipient's details. Name and Bank Account details, or their name as on their ID for Cash Pickup. Find the bank code: SWIFT codes for banks in Solomon Islands.
7. Pay and track the transfer. The fastest published delivery arrives instantly. Money typically arrives in a Bank Account in 2–4 days.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sending money to Solomon Islands from USA

These FAQs use data from RemitFinder's live comparison of 5 providers for USA to Solomon Islands money transfers.

• How do I send money from USA to Solomon Islands?

  Compare 5 providers on RemitFinder, choose how you pay and how your recipient gets the money, then send online with the provider you pick.

• What is the best way to send money to Solomon Islands from USA?

  At USD 1,000, Western Union, Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram give your recipient the most today: SBD 7,903.30, SBD 7,880.40 and SBD 7,797.79 respectively. The best way changes with the amount, so compare at yours.

• What is the cheapest way to send money to Solomon Islands?

  At USD 1,000, the cheapest providers today are Western Union, Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram. The cheapest combination is paying by ACH, received in a Bank Account, with a typical total cost of 1.84%. 1 provider charges no fee on some ways to send or some amounts, and the exchange-rate markup decides the rest. RemitFinder ranks every way to send by what your recipient gets, fees included.

• How much can I save by comparing providers to send money to Solomon Islands?

  At USD 1,000, your recipient gets between ≈ SBD 7,161.41 and SBD 7,903.30, depending on the provider and how you send. Comparing can get them SBD 741.89 more on one transfer. Western Union gives the most today, paying by Debit Card, received in a Bank Account.

• What is the USD to SBD exchange rate today?

  The mid-market rate is SBD 8.0517 per USD. Providers' rates run from SBD 7.1974 to SBD 7.9245.

• Exchange rate or fee: what matters more when you send money to Solomon Islands?

  At USD 200, the typical fee is 3.00% of the amount, and the typical exchange rate has a markup of 1.64%. At USD 5,000, the typical fee is 1.20% of the amount, and the typical exchange rate has a markup of 1.79%. So the fee matters more on small transfers, and the exchange rate on large ones. Compare both: the cards above rank every way to send with both included.

• Does sending more money to Solomon Islands lower the cost?

  Yes. The typical total cost is 4.84% at USD 200, 3.14% at USD 1,000 and 2.84% at USD 5,000.

• Which payment method is cheapest for sending money from USA to Solomon Islands?

  Paying by ACH has the lowest typical total cost at USD 1,000 (1.84%), and paying by Credit Card the highest (5.08%). On USD 1,000, that difference is worth about SBD 261 more to your recipient. The provider giving your recipient the most when paying by ACH is Western Union.

• Is Debit Card cheaper than Credit Card for sending money to Solomon Islands?

  Yes. At USD 1,000, paying by Debit Card has a typical total cost of 3.14%, compared with 5.08% paying by Credit Card. On USD 1,000, that difference is worth about SBD 156 more to your recipient. Your card issuer may also charge a cash advance fee when you pay by Credit Card.

• Which delivery method is cheapest for sending money to Solomon Islands from USA?

  Receiving as Cash Pickup has the lowest typical total cost at USD 1,000 (3.14%), and receiving in a Bank Account the highest (3.14%). The providers giving your recipient the most when receiving as Cash Pickup are Western Union, Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram.

• Is Bank Account cheaper than Cash Pickup for sending money to Solomon Islands?

  They cost about the same. At USD 1,000, receiving in a Bank Account has a typical total cost of 3.14%, compared with 3.14% receiving as Cash Pickup. Money typically arrives in a Bank Account in 2–4 days, and Cash Pickup is typically ready within 2 hours.

• How can I send cash to Solomon Islands from USA?

  MoneyGram, Ria Money Transfer and Western Union offer Cash Pickup in Solomon Islands. By published times, Cash Pickup can be ready instantly with MoneyGram.

• What is the fastest way to send money to Solomon Islands?

  By their published times, MoneyGram delivers fastest, instantly.

• Can I send money from USA to Solomon Islands instantly?

  Yes. MoneyGram publishes delivery within an hour on some ways to send. On USD 1,000, the most your recipient gets that fast is SBD 7,797.79, with MoneyGram (paying by Debit Card, received as Cash Pickup).

• How much money can I send to Solomon Islands from USA?

  Each provider sets its own limits. The lowest published maximum is USD 5,000, and 2 of 5 providers publish no maximum. Checks and the rules in both countries also apply.

• Can I send money to Solomon Islands without fees?

  Yes, with Western Union on some ways to send or some amounts. Check the exchange rate too, as a no-fee transfer can still carry a markup.

• Which providers send money from USA to Solomon Islands?

  RemitFinder compares 5 providers: MoneyGram, OFX, Remitly, Ria Money Transfer and Western Union.

• Which app is best to send money to Solomon Islands?

  It depends on your amount and how you pay. RemitFinder compares 5 providers and ranks every way to send for the amount you enter.

• Why do providers charge different amounts to send money to Solomon Islands?

  Each provider sets its own exchange-rate markup and fees, and both can change with how you pay, how your recipient gets the money and how much you send. At USD 1,000, none of the 3 providers that offer more than one way to pay change the rate with it.